The album title, "The Degenhof Sessions," refers to the location near Grevenbroich where the recording took place over three days in July 2022.
Interpretation
Pianist Jacob Leuschner has a long-standing interest in the interpretative art and compositions of 'composer-pianists' from the 'Golden Age' of piano.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on a Bösendorfer 280 VC piano at Gut Degenhof in Grevenbroich, Germany, from July 1-3, 2022.
Performer Biography
Jacob Leuschner, the pianist on this album, is a professor at the Detmold University of Music and has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician since 1989.
Composer's Artistic Vision
During the 'Golden Age' of piano, composition, improvisation, arrangement, and interpretation were not separate domains but gradations of the same creative force for most pianists.
Recording & Production
This album is the first release from these recording sessions, with plans for a second 'Degenhof CD' featuring works from an earlier period.
Historical Context
The album focuses on piano music from the 'Golden Age of the Piano,' a period roughly spanning from 1880 to World War II.
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